Family: |
Salmonidae (Salmonids), subfamily: Salmoninae |
Max. size: |
71 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 4,980.0 g; max. reported age: 9 years |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
North America: Upper Kern River basin, Tulare and Kern counties in California, USA. Previously, two subspecies were recognized: Oncorhynchus aguabonita gilberti in Main and Little Kern rivers; Oncorhynchus aguabonita aguabonita in South Fork Kern River. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits clear, cool headwaters, creeks, and lakes at elevations above 2100 m. Entire life history is spent in freshwater (Ref. 46888). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are buried in unguarded nests (Ref. 205). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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